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1. Modified agent and silicone
In the field of plastic processing and manufacturing, modifiers and silicone masterbatch are two key additives that work together on plastic materials to improve their performance and processing efficiency. This article will explore the relationship between modifiers and silicone masterbatch, as well as how they work together to optimize the quality of plastic products.
2. What is modified agent
Plastic materials are widely used in various industries due to their lightweight, durability, and cost-effectiveness. However, in order to meet the needs of specific applications, raw plastics often need to be modified through additives. Modifying agents can improve the mechanical properties, thermal stability, and processing performance of plastics. Silicone masterbatch, as a special modifier, plays an important role in the plastic industry due to its unique chemical structure and physical properties.
3. Application of modified agent
A modifier is a type of compound used to improve the properties of plastics. They can be fillers, plasticizers, stabilizers, antioxidants, flame retardants, etc. These additives improve the performance of plastics under specific conditions by altering their chemical structure or physical form. For example, fillers can increase the hardness and rigidity of plastics; Plasticizers can improve the flexibility of plastics; Stabilizers and antioxidants can extend the service life of plastics.
4. Characteristics of modified agent
Silicone masterbatch is a granular additive composed of silicone polymer and some auxiliary materials. Silicone polymers have excellent thermal stability, electrical insulation, chemical stability, and biocompatibility. Silicone masterbatch can improve material fluidity, improve mold filling, reduce extrusion torque, increase production efficiency, and provide better surface properties and wear resistance in the final product during plastic processing.
Modifiers and silicone masterbatch can work together to produce a synergistic effect, thereby significantly improving the performance of plastics. For example, silicone masterbatch can be used as a lubricant in conjunction with other modifiers to reduce friction and wear of plastics during processing.
Modifiers can provide specific performance improvements, while silicone masterbatch can supplement these properties, making plastic materials more comprehensive. For example, modifiers can improve the heat resistance of plastics, while silicone masterbatch can further enhance their wear resistance and surface smoothness.
Silicone masterbatch can improve the processing performance of plastics, making it easier to add other modifiers. For example, silicone masterbatch can reduce the melt viscosity of plastics, making fillers and pigments more easily dispersed.
The use of modified agent can reduce the amount of other modifiers used, thereby lowering production costs. Due to the multiple functions of silicone masterbatch, it can replace some single functional modifiers and reduce the total amount of additives.
